Yes. Google's AI video model is Veo, built by Google DeepMind. Veo 3 and Veo 3.1 make short clips from a text prompt or a still image, with dialogue, sound effects and ambient noise generated in the same pass. You can reach it inside the Gemini app and Google Flow, and developers can call it through the Gemini API and Google's enterprise platform. As of 26 October 2026, Veo is not a free, unlimited tool: consumer access depends on Google's plan limits, and API use is billed. Kenerate AI also runs Veo 3.1 and Veo 3 in its own video studio, priced in credits.
This guide covers where Google offers Veo, what each route costs in practice, how the same models are priced on Kenerate, and when another generator makes more sense. Every price and limit below is checked against Google's own pages or Kenerate's price list in the app code. Where third-party guides disagree with Google, we say so.
Where can you use Google's Veo?
Google lists Veo across several surfaces. The Google DeepMind Veo page names the Gemini app, Google Flow, Google Vids, Google AI Studio, the Gemini API and Google's enterprise agent platform. Each surface suits a different person.
| Google surface | Who it suits | How you get in | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini app | Casual users making one-off clips | Google account | Access depends on plan limits |
| Google Flow | Creators building multi-shot scenes | Flow access, with credits per plan | Credits set the limit; the free tier has limited access |
| Google Vids | Users making quick videos inside Google's tools | Google account | Check the current plan for Veo access |
| Google AI Studio | Developers testing prompts | Google account; usage is free in all available regions | Good for trials before an API build |
| Gemini API / Vertex AI | Apps and production pipelines | Paid API billing, per second of video | Rates change; check Google's pricing page first |
Google's subscription page lists Flow credit allowances for each paid tier and a free tier with limited Flow access. Its FAQ also mentions a time-limited free trial of Veo 3.1 Lite. Plan names, credit counts and trial terms change often, so read the current table on Google's subscriptions page before you pay for anything.
How much does Google's Veo cost?
Google's pricing for Veo is split by route. Consumer plans sell credits. Developers pay per second of generated video. The Gemini API pricing page, updated 22 October 2026, covers text, image, audio and music models in detail. When we checked it, it did not list a per-second Veo rate in its text, so a Veo figure has to come from Google's model-specific pages.
Third-party guides quote very different numbers. Some give about $0.40 per second for Veo 3.1 at 720p and 1080p, another gives $0.75 per second, and the Lite and Fast rates differ again. Those sites are not Google, and some are affiliates. Before you set a budget, confirm the current per-second rate for your resolution and whether audio is included.
How do Veo versions compare on Kenerate?
Kenerate AI runs four Veo versions in its video studio. The table uses the settings from the app's price list, which charges per second of output. Costs are in Kenerate credits, not dollars.
| Model on Kenerate | Max length | Resolutions | Credits per second with sound | Credits per second silent | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 | 8 s | 720p, 1080p, 4K | 120 (1080p and 720p) | 60 (1080p and 720p) | Final clips with dialogue |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 8 s | 720p, 1080p, 4K | 45 | 30 | Drafts and quick tests |
| Veo 3 | 8 s | 720p, 1080p | 120 | 60 | Matching an older Veo 3 workflow |
| Veo 3 Fast | 8 s | 720p, 1080p | 45 | 30 | Cheap drafts with sound |
Two points matter in practice. First, a full 8-second Veo 3.1 clip at 1080p with sound costs 960 credits, while the same clip silent costs 480. Veo 3.1 Fast brings that down to 360 with sound. Second, Veo 3.1 can take up to three reference images, and a reference-to-video clip is fixed at 8 seconds. Extending a clip adds 7 seconds for a flat charge, 960 credits on Veo 3.1 and 360 on Veo 3.1 Fast.
A simple workflow saves credits. Draft the shot on Veo 3.1 Fast at 720p, check the motion and the prompt, then rerun the keeper on Veo 3.1 at 1080p. The model and resolution settings are in the Kenerate Veo 3.1 page, which also shows sample clips.
Does Veo 3.1 make audio?
Yes. Google's DeepMind page describes Veo as video with native audio: sound effects, ambient noise and dialogue come out of the same generation. Google also says natural spoken audio, especially in short speech segments, is still being refined and can sometimes sound incoherent. Plan for one retake on any clip with a line of dialogue.
On Kenerate, audio is a switch. Turn sound off and the clip costs half as many credits. Keep it on when the clip needs a spoken line, a door slam or a crowd. Put any spoken line in quotes inside the prompt, for example: a barista says "Your coffee is ready" and slides the cup across the counter.
How do you make a clip with Veo on Kenerate?
- Open the Kenerate video studio and pick Veo 3.1 Fast for a draft, or Veo 3.1 for a final clip.
- Choose text-to-video, or add a start image for image-to-video. A start image keeps the subject and product closer to what you want.
- Set the length to 4, 6 or 8 seconds. Start with 4 seconds for a test, since shorter clips cost less.
- Pick 720p for drafts and 1080p for final output. Choose a 16:9 or 9:16 frame to match YouTube or vertical video.
- Turn audio on or off. Check the credit estimate shown before you generate.
- Review the clip. If the motion is wrong, change one thing in the prompt and rerun the draft.
Keep prompts short and concrete. Name one camera move, one subject action and one light source. A prompt such as "slow dolly in on a ceramic mug steaming on a wooden table, soft window light, shallow focus" gives the model a clear shot. For a price comparison across generators, see the cheapest AI video generators in 2026.
Google's Veo or another AI video generator?
Veo is strong on native sound and realistic motion, and it is the obvious choice if you already work in Google's tools. Other generators can be a better fit for a different job:
- Price per clip. If you make many short social clips, compare per-second costs first. Veo's sound-on rate is high compared with silent drafts, so turn audio off for B-roll.
- Model choice. Kenerate runs Veo next to other video models. For a head-to-head read on Google's newest video model against the older Veo line, see Gemini Omni Flash vs Veo 3.1.
- Alternatives to Veo. If the reason you are looking is price, a clip length or a feature Veo lacks, the Veo 3 alternatives page lists other options and what they cost.
For the wider picture of AI video generators and what each is good at, start with the AI video generator hub.
Is Veo free to use?
Veo has a free route, but it is limited. Google's subscription page lists limited Flow access on its free tier, and its FAQ describes a time-limited trial of Veo 3.1 Lite. Google's developer API is paid. Kenerate's own Veo models are paid per second and need credits on your account, so check the credit cost before you generate a long clip.
The safest way to test is to make a 4-second draft on the cheapest route first. Then decide whether to pay for more time or a longer clip.
Where should you look for Veo's current terms?
Google changes plan names, credit counts and API rates often. Treat any number in a blog post as a snapshot. Before you buy a plan or build a product, check three places: Google's DeepMind Veo page for model features, the Gemini API pricing page for developer rates, and the subscriptions page for consumer credits. Kenerate's own rates are shown in the video studio before you generate.
Summary
Google's AI video generator is Veo. It runs in the Gemini app, Google Flow and the Gemini API, with native audio. Consumer access depends on plan credits and Google's free trials. API use is billed per second, and third-party sources disagree on the rate. On Kenerate you can run Veo 3.1 and Veo 3 in fast and full versions, with sound priced separately from silent clips. Draft on the cheaper model, check the credit estimate, and then render the final clip.
Checked 26 October 2026. Google's rates and plans can change without notice.
